used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
the first light of day
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
and nothing more
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
deliver by singing
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "If my uncle liked me I should be almost too happy this morning."
precisely as stated
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAINING BEGINS It was very early, but May was in the garden.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
accept gladly
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sky was full of rosy clouds; dew glittered on the waving grass and dancing flowers, and the birds were singing as they only sing at dawn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sun was just rising and the morning glories on the back porch turned their purple and rose and white cups to catch the welcome light.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What a lovely world this is!" cried May aloud.
